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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

SPORTS FINAL: Late stories and scores from Orlando Sentinel

Chris Paul, Elfrid Payton will put friendship on hold when Clippers host Magic

LOS ANGELES — In 2014, after the Los Angeles Clippers were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs, Chris Paul decided to work out alongside some NBA draft hopefuls who had recently signed with the agency he uses, CAA.

Schmitz: Upsets could add star power to Pro Bowl

The NFL playoffs get really good now and there's a little Orlando angle to it all.

Florida State overpowers Duke, extends school record win streak

Florida State’s claim as one of the best college basketball teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference and the nation has earned some legitimacy.

Nick Saban: Alabama season not defined by title game loss to Clemson

Bags, cleats, pads and helmets lay in heaps on the locker room floor. There was complete silence except for the shuffling of belongings and the voice of Alabama defensive end Tim Williams.

Clemson savors college football national title

As the sun rose on a new day in Tampa Tuesday, Clemson fans rubbed the sleep out of their eyes wondering if what they just witnessed was a dream.

Sore shoulder prevents Magic's Serge Ibaka from practicing

LOS ANGELES — A sore right shoulder prevented power forward Serge Ibaka from practicing with his Orlando Magic teammates Tuesday afternoon and might keep him out of action when the Magic play the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Carl Edwards retiring from NASCAR

In a stunning decision, NASCAR driver Carl Edwards is retiring from the sport less than two months after nearly winning his first Cup championship, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Tampa boys bask in glory of Clemson homecoming crown

Artavis “Tay” Scott exited the field at Raymond James Stadium, leaving the celebration of Clemson’s national championship behind him Monday night.

Derrick Rose returns to Knicks after missing game for family visit

Derrick Rose practiced with the Knicks on Tuesday, one day after missing their home loss to the Pelicans with little communication with team officials.